Foiled Assassination Plots on U.S. Soil

The United States Justice Department has foiled at least four assassination plots sponsored by foreign governments on U.S. soil, with one target being Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad's life has been turned upside down upon learning of the risks she faces.

Assassination Attempt on Iranian Activist Masih Alinejad

Iranian rights activist Masih Alinejad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Brooklyn, N.Y., orchestrated by the Iranian regime. The FBI foiled the murder-for-hire scheme, but the threat against Alinejad persists. She continues her activism against Iran's government despite the dangers she faces.